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Long gone are the days when the Donna Reeds of the world spent their days at home slaving away over a hot stove and maintaining a pristine house behind white picket fences. Today, millions of mothers across the globe are trading in their aprons for power suits, making time management increasingly difficult.

Here are 3 time management strategies practiced by the most successful working moms:

1. Make a plan that fits you and your family. Include your own 3 top “to do” priorities, and add the same for each family member. Assign a color to each family member, and use colored highlighters or stickers to let them instantly focus on their tasks alone. (Be sure to include details such as who, when, where, how long.) Repeat this color coded data on a highly visible calendar. And for yourself, try using two colors – one for personal, one for business. Not only will you end up being much more organized – your family will benefit and fit into the new plan, too!

2. Start your plan immediately! It doesn’t matter whether your plan is on paper, or you’ve used your computer and spreadsheet or mind-mapping software, the important thing is to put it in motion, and make sure you can access it all the time, no matter where you are. (Mobile devices are super-helpful in aiding you to accomplish this.)

3. Try out software and read books on time management. Finding the right time tool that works for you is a key part of organizing, not just your work, but your life and family. Investing a little time in them now may save you more than you’ll ever realize, in the future!

You may only pick out two or three tips or techniques from each book – but if they work for you from now on, they’re worth every moment you invested!

In addition, time management software can be extremely helpful in organizing your life. There are multiple time management software solutions available, some built for large corporations and some for more personal use. But regardless of the time management software you choose, it will prove to be a great tool that you can apply to both your personal and professional life.

4. Investigate time management training programs. Books and software can only take you so far, and as both a working professional and a mother, it could be one of the best investments you’ve ever made. Even if you choose a time management course that is focused on your professional life, you’ll easily find it carries over and can be applied to all aspects.

It’s all about organization. Make a plan that works for you, make it easy to access that plan and invest in time management books, time management software and time management training to make sure you are on top of all of the best time management secrets out there.

After all, you may choose not to wear a checkered apron, but you just might end up with time again to bake that apple pie!

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